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2023.12.06 Request for Entry of Default Judgment 536
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.12.06
Excerpt: ...rprises LLC d/b/a Das Films, in the original principal amount of $1,249,284. Das Films did not satisfy the judgment. During Plaintiff's efforts to enforce the judgment, Plaintiff and Das Films entered into a “Resolution Agreement.” The Resolution Agreement required Defendants Das Films to make certain payments to Plaintiff. Das Films' obligations under the Resolution Agreement were guaranteed by S.P. Das Films, LLC, SPD Productions LLC, SPD I...
2023.12.01 Motion for Summary Adjudication 196
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.12.01
Excerpt: ... Trust RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Southern California Edison (“SCE”), Edison Power Constructors, Inc. (“EPC”), Tidwell Excavation Acquisition Co. (“Tidwell”) and Hampton-Tedder Electric Company (“Hampton-Tedder”) BACKGROUND This action arises from property damage allegedly caused by a utility company and its contractors. The Howell Family Trust owns the property located at 604 S. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, California (the...
2023.11.30 Request for Entry of Default Judgment 971
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...ky Holdings. Defendant Taylor Woods owns and manages Sky Holdings. The investment was to be used to purchase 17 distressed hotels from Eagle Hospitality Trust, a public lodging REIT, which never occurred. Ultimately, Plaintiff demanded the return of its investment funds. The monies were never returned. Plaintiff also demanded to inspect the books and records of Sky Holdings. Defendant failed to make the books and records available for inspection....
2023.11.30 Request for Entry of Default Judgment 941
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...C (“Anglin”) entered into a loan agreement with Plaintiff Forwardline Financial LLC. The agreement provided that Plaintiff would loan Anglin $42,500. Defendant Shannell Lake executed a personal guarantee in favor of Plaintiff, whereby if Anglin defaulted on the loan, Lake would be personally responsible to Plaintiff. Anglin defaulted on the loan, and Lake has failed to pay any amounts due to Plaintiff. Defendants are indebted to Plaintiff in ...
2023.11.30 Demurrer 788
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...n. Defendant 404 San Vicente Boulevard Homeowners Association (the “HOA”) governs a 28-unit building located at 504 San Vicente Boulevard in Santa Monica California (the “Property”). Plaintiff owns Unit 202 of the Property (the “Unit”). (Compl. ¶7.) The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (“CC&R's”) for the Property obligated the HOA to maintain, repair, restore and make necessary improvements to the common area...
2023.11.29 Motion for Reconsideration 934
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...ence report no later than five days before the conference. The joint status report was due September 8, 2023. On September 8, counsel for David emailed counsel for Veloso, asking for Veloso's section of the joint report on the same date the report was due. (Elalami Decl. ¶2.) Veloso's counsel did not respond so David's counsel submitted a unilateral report on September 8, 2023, noting Veloso's lack of cooperation. (Ex. 2 to Riccomini Decl., Ex. ...
2023.11.29 Motion for Leave to File SAC 939
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...�Samron”) purchased a remodeled single-family residence from Defendant 3523 Greenfield, LLC (“Greenfield”). The home is located at 3523 Greenfield Ave, Los Angeles, California (the “Property”). Greenfield was the owner and developer of the Property. Defendant Verono LLC (“Verono”) is a company affiliated with Greenfield that was involved in the development of the Property. Defendant Andrew William Raitt (“Raitt”) is the manager ...
2023.11.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 936
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.28
Excerpt: ...ses out of the construction of an approximately 18,000 square foot home in Pacific Palisades, California, located at 15954 Alcima Avenue (the “Property”). The general contractor for the project, Defendant Suarez Build Construction Inc. (“Suarez”), is alleged to have breached its construction contract, performed work below the minimum standard of care, and was not properly licensed at all times during the construction of the Property. Suar...
2023.11.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 915
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.28
Excerpt: ...iff Aaron Celious is the owner of Maroon Society Inc. (“Maroon”). Maroon has assigned its claims to Celious. (Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) ¶14.) Maroon is in the business of providing data compilation, analysis and strategic services for both private and public sector entities. ( Id. ¶21.) Maroon engaged in a competitive bid process for two different projects for Defendant City of Los Angeles (the “City”). It was not chosen for ...
2023.11.17 Motions for Writ of Attachment 781
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...n Trust, entered into a written commercial lease with Defendants Roem Automotive Inc. (“Roem”), Jeffery Atkins (“J. Atkins”) and Caren D. Atkins (“C. Atkins”, and together with J. Atkins, “the Atkins”) for commercial property located at 1101 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, California (the “Property”). (Ex. 1 to Geller Decl.) The Lease was subsequently amended in writing four times. The Lease together with the amendments shall be r...
2023.11.17 Motion for Attorney Fees 406
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...Jane Doe alleges Defendant Jason Grainger followed her home from a restaurant and sexually assaulted her. Defendant contends that any contact between the parties was consensual. The Complaint alleges seven causes of action for (1) assault, (2) battery, (3) sexual battery, (4) denial of civil rights, (5) gender violence, (6) false imprisonment and (7) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Trial was held. The jury deliberated and found Defe...
2023.11.17 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 190
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...iff Johnny Rodriguez was a patron of a nightclub called “Micky's West Hollywood” on February 24, 2023. “Micky's” is operated by Defendant WHBT, Inc. Plaintiff was allegedly told by an employee that he had to leave the premises. Plaintiff alleges that the “door person” named “Eric” slapped the phone out of his hand, tried to step on it, tackled Plaintiff to the floor, punched his face and kicked him. (Compl. ¶¶4-5.) As a result, ...
2023.11.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 840
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...sublease agreement (the “Sublease”) with Plaintiff Flynt Management Group, LLC (“Landlord”) for property located at 8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 850C, Beverly Hills, California (the “Property”). (Undisputed Material Facts (“UMF”) Nos. 1-2.) The Sublease requires Tenant to pay monthly rent in the sum of $10,771.70 for the period of time from February 2020 through January 2021. (UMF No. 3.) Tenant failed to pay monthly rent in the sum ...
2023.11.15 Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted 024
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ... Hamilton-Heinberg alleges she was wrongfully terminated by Defendant Alpargatas USA, Inc. because of her medical condition and her requests for medical leave. Plaintiff claims Defendant failed to engage in the interactive process to assess what accommodations Plaintiff would require and thus did not reasonably accommodate Plaintiff. On October 16, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff's former counsel's motion to be relieved as counsel. Plaintiff is...
2023.11.15 Demurrer, Motion to Strike FAC, for Sanctions 085
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...n. Plaintiff Aurice Veloso was employed by Defendant Leo David as a caregiver for his wife. Plaintiff alleges that David asked her to sleep with him in exchange for improved working conditions and other financial incentives including a house, car and tuition. David also allegedly made offensive remarks about Plaintiff's menstrual period, personal hygiene and sexual activity. Plaintiff further alleges that despite her working around the clock, she...
2023.11.14 Special Motion to Strike Complaint 282
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...intiff Parter Medical Products, Inc.'s manufacturing department. Defendant Dominguez Firm LLP filed a lawsuit on behalf of Flores against Plaintiff. Flores' complaint included claims for violations of Gov't Code §12940 et seq. : (1) discrimination, (2) retaliation, (3) failure to prevent discrimination/retaliation, (4) failure to provide reasonable accommodation, (5) failure to engage in a good faith interactive process, and (6) wrongful termina...
2023.11.14 Motion to Vacate Dismissal 156
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...ro. As Plaintiff descended the stairs from the rooftop seating area of the bus, Villatoro is alleged to have suddenly and without warning, abruptly stopped the bus, causing injury to Plaintiff. On July 14, 2023, Plaintiff failed to appear at a case management conference (“CMC”). The Court noted Plaintiff had not submitted any filings including proof of service on Defendant. The Court therefore set an Order to Show Cause (“OSC”) re: Dismis...
2023.11.14 Motion to Strike or Tax Costs 124
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...ju Devgan, allege that employees of the City of Santa Monica (the “City”) were negligent in their response to Manju's 911 call, reporting that Baldev had fallen and hit his head on the bathtub in an upstairs bathroom in their home. (Compl. ¶¶ 12-13.) Plaintiffs allege City employees (unnamed EMTs and Firefighters, the Doe Defendants) failed to stabilize Baldev's neck or take other cervical spine precautions while moving him from the bathroo...
2023.11.14 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 184
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...s Vargas and TNMC Group, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Leigh Collier BACKGROUND This action arises from a contemplated business venture which never materialized. Plaintiff Leigh Collier alleges that in 2014 she “pioneered the concept of a new media production company whereby a network of local, physical production companies would effectively be rolled up under the auspices of a single entity to develop and create programming in local and ofte...
2023.11.14 Demurrer 696
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...is is a trip and fall case. Plaintiff Linda Ghermezian alleges that she tripped and fell on a sidewalk at or near 8631 W. 3 rd Street, West Hollywood, California. Plaintiff claims Defendants City of Los Angeles, City of West Hollywood, County of Los Angeles, State of California and The LSMD Fund LA LLC owned, managed, maintained and inspected the sidewalk and caused it to be in a “dangerous condition” so as to cause Plaintiff to trip and fall...
2023.11.09 Motion to Approve Form of Judgment on SACC, to Sever and Try Separately SACC 073
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.09
Excerpt: ...N FAVOR OF CROSS DEFENDANT/PLAINTIFF RICHARD S. LEE AND AGAINST CROSS- COMPLAINANTS/DFEFENDANTS BAGRAM MARDIROSSIAN AND SUSANNA MARDIROSSIAN BACKGROUND This case involves a dispute over parking spaces. Plaintiffs Toni Kopek and Richard Lee live in a condominium building in Pacific Palisades and claim ownership of two parking spaces, G114 and G116. They contend Defendants Bagram and Susanna Mardirossian are illegally occupying the spaces. They hav...
2023.11.08 Demurrer to SAC 107
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ...aintiff Guzy Regev is an Israeli immigrant studying to be a nurse. (Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) ¶8.) Defendant Niv Levy is a lawyer and solo practitioner. (Id., ¶¶8, 13.) Regev alleges Levy schemed to make her completely dependent on him, so that he could more easily manipulate and control her. ( Id. , ¶14.) The SAC alleges that Levy pressured Regev to move in with him, which she eventually agreed to do after Levy proposed. ( Id. , �...
2023.11.03 Motion for Release and Redelivery of Seized Property, for Damages and Interest, Attorney Fees 535
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.03
Excerpt: ...LEASE AND REDILVERY OF SEIZED PROPERTY, FOR DAMAGES AND INTEREST, AND FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS BACKGROUND This case arises from a dispute among shareholders of a closely held corporation called Wholesale Direct Metals (“WDM”). Damon Geller formed WDM. Defendant Niloofar Maashfegh Geller (“Lili”) is Damon's wife. WDM sells precious metals in coins and bullion form to the public. It advertises its offerings primarily on the Internet. W...
2023.11.03 Demurrer 694
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.03
Excerpt: ...of Shamsam Irrevocable Trust BACKGROUND The action arises from alleged fraudulent transfers. In 2006, East West Bank made a $5.3 million loan. Behnam Rafalian and his brother Behrooz Rafalian gave East West Bank two deeds of trusts to secure commercial guarantees given by the brothers. The deeds of trust encumbered the properties that are the subject of this action. (Compl. ¶¶ 4, 25, 26, 47; Exs. A, B to Request for Judicial Notice (“RJN”)....
2023.11.02 Motion to Vacate Entry of Default 517
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Moreton, Edward B
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ... Baboli, “Defendants”) which then contracted with Plaintiff to perform IT services. Baboli informed Plaintiff that the Entity Defendants would contract with Plaintiff as an independent contractor, servicing Plaintiff's clients, while also servicing the Entity Defendants' own clients as well. Plaintiff claims Defendants misappropriated its trade secrets to poach Plaintiff's clients for their competitive business. Plaintiff also claims Baboli b...

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